A continuous play broadcast system includes a distributed communications system and a playback control device that is connected to the distributed communications system. The playback control device includes an output device, memory that stores digital media files and a continuous play program, and a controller that outputs the digital media files to the output device according to the continuous play program. The media files include at least one of audio, video and announcements. A computer is connected to the distributed communications system. A web server is connected to the distributed communications system and to a master library of the digital media files. The computer accesses the web server via the distributed communications system to alter the continuous play program for the playback control device. The computer includes a browser module for accessing the web server and the web server transmits executable files to the computer for creating the continuous play program. The executable files are at least one of Active-X® components, Java Applets® and Java Script®. The continuous play broadcast system can also deliver video files and announcement files using the continuous play program. The computer and the playback control device can be integrated.
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55. A continuous media playback system controlled over a distributed communication system comprising:
a computer remotely located from at least one playback control device located at a playback location, wherein said at least one playback control device includes an output device, memory to store digital media files and a continuous play program, and a controller to control the output of said digital media files to said output device according to said continuous play program;
wherein said computer includes a user interface to enable a playback manager, via said distributed communications system, to access a remotely located web server for serving digital media files from a master library and modify said continuous play program for said at least one playback control device; and
wherein said computer is provided with one or more executable files from said web server to allow said playback manager to select one or more media files for audition without affecting said continuous play program;
wherein executable files allow said playback manager to select a plurality of predetermined collections of said digital files, to allocate percentage of time for slaying said collections and to create a composite collection by randomly selecting said digital media files from said collections based on said allocated percentages.
28. A method of programming at least one playback control device located at a playback location in a continuous media playback system controlled over a distributed communication system, the method comprising:
accessing a web server via the distributed communications system in response to input received at a user interface of a web browser of a computer the computer located remotely from said web server and remotely located from said playback location;
arranging at least one of digital media files or predetermined collections of said digital media files to create or modify a continuous play program for said playback control device via said web server, wherein said digital media files include at least one file of a type selected from the group consisting of audio, video and announcements;
accessing one or more digital media files in response to user input received via said user interface to audition the one or more digital media files without affecting the continuous play program;
transmitting executable files from said web server to said computer for selecting in response to input received via said user interface a plurality of predetermined collections of said digital media files;
allocating in response to input received via said user interface percentages of time for slaying said collections; and creating a composite collection by randomly selecting said digital media files form said predetermined collections based on said allocated percentages.
1. A continuous media playback system controlled over a distributed
communication system comprising:
at least one playback control device located at a playback location, the at least one playback control device including an output device, memory to store digital media files and a continuous play program, and a controller to control the output of said digital media files to said output device according to said continuous play program, wherein said digital media files include at least one media file of a type selected from the group consisting of audio, video and announcements;
wherein said playback location is remotely located from a computer that is configured to communicate with said distributed communications system;
wherein said computer is connected to a remotely located web server via said distributed communications system, said web server for serving digital media files from a master library, wherein said computer includes a user interface configured to allow a playback manager to access said web server via said distributed communications system to modify said continuous play program for each playback control device;
wherein said computer is provided with one or more executable files from said web server to allow said playback manager to select one or more media files for audition without affecting said continuous play program;
wherein said computer includes a browser module for accessing said web server and wherein said web server transmits executable files to said computer;
wherein said executable files allow said computer to select a plurality of predetermined collections of said digital media files, to allocate percentages of time for playing said collections and to create a composite collection by randomly selecting said digital media files from said collections based on said allocated percentage.
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transmitting executable files from said web server to said computer for creating said continuous play program.
30. The method of
allowing said computer to access continuous play programs for a plurality of said playback control devices using said executable files.
31. The method of
grouping at least two playback control devices; and
creating a common continuous play program for said at least two playback control devices.
32. The method of
displaying an identifier of a digital audio file currently being played by at least one playback control device; and
displaying an identifier of at least one digital audio file following said currently played digital media file.
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arranging custom playlists by selecting in response to input received via said user interface a plurality of said digital media files from a master library and by allowing at least one operation selected from the group consisting of sequencing said digital media files and randomly playing said digital media files.
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selecting at least one of said digital media files within said predetermined collections; and
adjusting in response to input received via said user interface the frequency at which said at least one of said digital media files is played in said composite collection.
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preventing at least one of said digital media files from playing in said composite collection.
41. The method of
preventing at least one of said digital media files from playing during preselected times of at least one of a day, a month or a year in said composite collection.
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assigning in response to input received via said user interface said predetermined collections to a time-based schedule forming part of said continuous play program.
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assigning said composite collection to said time-based schedule.
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arranging custom playlists by selecting:
a plurality of said digital media files from a master library using said computer; and
at least one of sequencing said digital media files using said computer or randomly playing said digital media files.
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receiving at least one digital media file at said computer as a streaming media file for output to an output device connected to said computer.
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grouping at least two playback control devices; and
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The present invention relates generally to background media systems. More particularly, the present invention relates to a background media system for generating a continuous play program for one or more playback control devices.
Background media systems are generally used by commercial enterprises to create an environment that enhances a customer's experience while in a facility run by the commercial enterprise. For example, the owner of a diner with a 1960's theme typically decorates the diner with memorabilia from the 1960s and plays music, announcements and/or video that reflects that era. In contrast, the owner of an upscale clothing store in New York would choose a different décor and would play a more contemporary mix of music and video. As different commercial enterprises attempt to differentiate themselves in the marketplace, demand increases for customization of media such as background audio, announcements, and video that are presented to customers within the premises.
Franchise owners spend a lot of time and money generating good will in their business names through advertising, quality control, and efforts to present a consistent and positive experience for customers who visit their locations. Franchise owners typically create strict rules relating to the appearance of the franchise facility. Franchise owners may also wish to strictly control the music, video and announcements that play within their franchise facilities.
Most conventional background media systems typically include only background music. In some systems, music formats are sent to the users on a regular basis in the form of tapes, compact discs (CDs) or digital video discs (DVDs). The music formats are played on proprietary systems that may include devices for storing the music formats for future use. Other systems transmit background music via a satellite broadcast or a frequency modulated (FM) sub-carrier frequency to specially-designed receiving equipment that is located in the enterprise's facility. While providing a relatively inexpensive way to receive the background music, these background media systems are generally limited in that the commercial enterprise cannot tailor the formats beyond those provided by the background media system vendor. If custom music formats or playlists can be obtained, they generally cost too much for small or medium sized commercial enterprises. While satellite systems offer different audio formats on different channels, the number of available channels is limited. As customers request more highly customized audio and video environments for their facilities, the demand for additional channels will exceed the available bandwidth. Generally theses systems also require that the video, announcements and other media be handled with separate systems.
The conventional background media systems also have a disadvantage in that when specialized announcements are mixed into the background music and video, the background music and video is abruptly interrupted for the announcements.
The above and other objects are provided by a continuous play broadcast system that includes a distributed communications system and a playback control device that is connected to the distributed communications system. The playback control device includes one or more output devices, memory that stores digital media files and a continuous play program, and a controller that outputs the digital media files to the output device according to the continuous play program. The media files include at least one of audio files, video files and announcement files. A computer is connected to the distributed communications system. A web server is connected to the distributed communications system and to a master library of the digital media files. The computer accesses the web server via the distributed communications system to alter the continuous play program for the playback control device.
According to other features of the invention, the computer includes a browser module for accessing the web server and the web server transmits executable files to the computer for creating the continuous play program. The executable files are at least one of Active-X® components, Java Applets® and Java Script®.
According to still other features of the invention, the executable files allow the computer to select and arrange custom playlists by selecting a plurality of the digital media files from the master library and by allowing at least one of sequencing the digital media files and randomly playing the digital media files. The executable files also allow the computer to select a plurality of predetermined collections of the digital media files, to allocate percentages to the plurality of predetermined collections and to create a composite collection that randomly selects the digital media files from the collections based on the allocated percentages. The executable files also allow the computer to select at least one of the digital media files within the predetermined collections and to increase or decrease the likelihood that the at least one of the digital media files is played in the composite collection. The executable files also allow the computer to select at least one of the digital media files within the predetermined collections and to prevent the at least one of the digital media files from playing in the composite collection. The executable files also allow the computer to select at least one of the digital media files within the predetermined collections and to prevent the at least one of the digital media files from playing during preselected times in the composite collection.
In yet other features of the invention, the executable files allow the computer to assign the predetermined collections to a time-based schedule that forms part of the continuous play program. The executable files also allow the computer to assign the composite collection to the time-based schedule.
Still other objects, features and advantages will be readily apparent.
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In use, the playback control devices 30 are located in various commercial environments. For example, the computer 26-1 accesses the web server 14-2 to create continuous play programs which are downloaded to the playback control devices 30-1, 30-2, 30-3, and 30-4. The playback control devices 30 execute the continuous play program to provide background music, announcements, and/or video in a commercial facility. As used herein, selections and media refer to audio, music, music with video, video, still images, and/or announcements. The audio can be music, sound effects or other recorded sounds. The video can be moving or still images. When changes to the continuous play programs are required, the computer 26-1 accesses the web server 14-2 to alter the continuous play program. The continuous play program allows a user to arrange selections such as video, audio, and announcements into one or more collections. The collections are assigned to time blocks during the day. Once the continuous play program is setup, the selections are played in a continuous manner without the need for user control.
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The computer 26 is connected to the distributed communications system 18 in any suitable manner such as through cable systems (cable and fiberoptic), satellite-based systems, terrestrial-based systems, or any other suitable manner. As can be appreciated, if satellite-based systems are employed, the bandwidth available for updates is dramatically improved over phone bandwidths. The computer 26 can be connected to the distributed communications system 18 through a local area network (LAN) 52, a wide area network (WAN) 54, or through a cable-based or phone-based modem 58. Alternately, a satellite-based connection 59 can be used. One or more I/O devices 62 such as a keyboard, a mouse, a printer, a scanner, or other devices are connected to the I/O interface 40. A computer display 66 is likewise connected to the I/O interface 40.
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The playback control device 30 optionally includes a display 80 and one or more I/O devices 84 that can include a mouse, keyboard, or other suitable I/O devices. The display 80 is preferably a television display or a peripheral for presenting video to customers within the enterprise facility. If a television display or peripheral is employed, the playback control device 30 preferably includes a standard video output connection. Alternately, the display 80 can be a computer display. The display 80, the keyboard, and the mouse are not required to operate the playback control device. The playback control device 30 is intended to be a stand-alone device that needs to be turned on. Thereafter, the continuous play program operates the playback control device 30. The playback control device 30 is connected to the distributed communications system 18 in any of the ways described above with respect to the computer 26.
Speakers 88 are connected to the I/O interface 70. The speakers 88 are preferably positioned in various locations throughout the commercial enterprise. One or more databases 92 include a song library 96 which contains a plurality of digital audio files containing audio such as music, an announcement library 100 that contains digital announcement files, a video library 104 that contains video or still picture files, and/or a text/graphics library 108. The text/graphic library 108 contains media that can be included in advertisements for printed publications, displayed using peripherals, computer displays, or televisions and/or used in any other manner.
In use, the playback control device 30 executes the continuous play program that automatically plays selections stored in the databases 92. Periodically, the computer 26 alters the continuous play program via the web server 14. The web server 14 provides new selections and a continuous play program to update the playback control device 30 via the distributed communications system 18.
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In general, the web server 14 interfaces with the user of the computer 26 using hypertext markup language (HTML). The user selects a uniform resource locator (URL) for the web server 14. The computer 26 sends the URL request to the web server 14 using hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP). The web server 14 finds a requested home page, document, or object (such as an executable file) and sends it to the computer 26. When the request is complete, the HTTP connection is closed and can be reopened later if needed. Web pages and executable files 162 are transmitted to the computer 26 in response to the requests.
One or more I/O devices 166 such as a keyboard, a mouse, a printer, a scanner, etc. are connected to the I/O interface 150. A display 170 is connected to the I/O interface 150. The web server 14 is connected to the distributed communications system 18 using a phone-based or cable-based modem 174, a LAN 176, a WAN 178, or other suitable connections. Radio frequency and/or satellite-based connections are also contemplated. One or more databases 182 contain a master title library that includes digital audio files for each song that is to be delivered in the continuous play background media system 10. The databases 182 further include custom and generic announcement files, video files and text/graphics files that are likewise to be distributed in the continuous play background media system 10. The databases 182 also contain user profiles that are associated with one or more users and one or more playback control devices 30. The databases 182 store logs containing a list of music, announcements, video and text/graphics that have been used by the playback control devices 30 for customer billing and royalty payment purposes. As can be appreciated, the databases 182 can be separated into multiple databases on one or more computers as is dictated by database size, access speed, security and other factors.
In use, the computer 26 uses the browser 56 to connect to the web server 14 via the Internet 18. The web server 14 transmits a web page containing a user name and password interface. Alternately, an executable file can perform the user name and password log-on process. Using the computer 26, the user designs a continuous play program for one or more playback control devices 30. Upon completing the continuous play program, the web server 14 begins a process of updating the playback control devices 30 using one or more connection sessions.
As can be appreciated, the computer 26 can be located remotely from the playback control devices 30 and can program multiple playback control devices 30 at once. Alternately, the computer 26 and the playback control device 30 can be integrated into a signal device. In other words, the computer 26 can be used as described above. When not used to create or modify continuous play programs, the computer 26 can be used as a playback device. By providing a distributed control system for continuous play background media systems 10, franchise owners can create a more uniform experience for their commercial environments. In addition, local management does not need to be involved with the creation or modification of the continuous play programs. Nonetheless, the continuous play programs according to the invention are almost infinitely variable unlike conventional systems.
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A log-on interface 216 requires the user to input a user name in a text box 222 and a password in a text box 224. When complete, the user clicks on a command button 226 to attempt to log on. The web server 14 compares the user name and password to a database. If a match is found, the user is granted access. After a user is logged on, the command button 216 may also be used to log-off the user. The text of the command button 26 is changed to “log off.” The user name and password provide the user access to modify or create continuous play programs. Access levels vary depending upon the password clearance of the user.
After logging on, the web server transmits a location interface 234 (
The interactive box 236 is manipulated using a scroll bar 240 in a conventional manner. By clicking on one of the column headers 244-1, 244-2, 244-3, the location interface 234 sorts the data by the selected header. For example, if the subgroup filed name 244-2 is selected, the group, subgroup and location information is arranged alphabetically by subgroup initially from A to Z. Selecting the subgroup field name again sorts from Z to A.
An interactive text box 250 includes a tree structure 254 that can be expanded and collapsed to show a location hierarchy that is defined by the user. Additional command buttons generally identified at 258 and a check box at 262 allow a user to organize locations into groups and subgroups by showing, hiding, selecting and/or clearing. Command button 264 triggers a dialog box (not shown) which allows a new location to be added. An “edit location” command button 266 triggers a dialog box (not shown) that allows a location to be edited.
The group or subgroup of a location can be changed by highlighting a location in the interactive box 236 and a group or subgroup in the interactive box 250. By clicking on a command button 268, the selected group or subgroup is updated for the selected location. To modify a group, the user selects a group, subgroup or location by highlighting the group, subgroup or location. The user clicks on a command button 264. The command button 264 selects the highlighted group, subgroup or location and returns the user to the log-on interface 216. From there, the user can make modifications to the selected group, subgroup or location using the links. In an alternative configuration, a system administrator may arrange predetermined groups for selection by the users, limiting the user's ability to define groups. Such modification may be selected from a menu of options such as links 228 shown in
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An interactive box 278 includes a scroll bar 280 for scrolling through individual selections. The information displayed on the interactive box 278 is automatically accessed from the database 182 and includes title, artist, time, length, and a category. Highlighting is employed to identify a currently playing selection. A text box 284 includes information concerning a collection that is currently playing at the Eastern group locations. The collection includes a plurality of collection components each of that is allocated a percentage of a collection. For example, the Mainstream Adult Collection Component is 30% of the collection. Selections from each of the collection components are preferably played at random (unless modified) in proportion to the allocated percentage or restricted by date or time. To return to the log-on interface 216, the back tool button 210 can be used. Alternately, a command button can be provided to return the user to the log-on interface. A details command button 286 provides details concerning the collection, the selection currently playing, the locations within the selected group, and other pertinent information. A pause play button 287 pauses play at the selected locations. A command button 288 locates a currently playing selection. A reduce playlist button 290 launches a dialog box (not shown) that reduces the length of the playlist for the collection.
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To assign collections to the time-based schedule, the user selects one or more time slots in an interactive box 314 that includes days of the week and time of day. The time of day portion is divided into time blocks having a predetermined time increment such as 15, 30, 45, 60, etc. minutes. A scroll bar 316 allows the user to change the time blocks that are displayed. An interactive text box 318 contains collections that are available to the user along with other related data fields such as a content field 320 and a status field 322. The content field 320 identifies the type of media that is contained in the collection. A color-coded field 324 is used in the interactive box 314 to graphically represent the collections in the time blocks.
In use, the user selects a collection from the interactive box 318. The user highlights one or more time blocks in the interactive box 314. The user points and clicks on a command button 316. The selected collection is assigned to the selected time blocks. The time slots that are provided in the text interactive box 314 must be filled completely to prevent the unintentional absence of selections (such as music, announcements, or video) during business hours. Silence, however, may be intentionally programmed into time blocks. Command buttons, generally identified at 324, allow a user to cancel changes, approve changes, select all boxes, or clear all boxes.
Color-coding or texture-coding may be employed to provide an easy key for a user who is viewing the time blocks. The continuous play program fits selections within a designated time block. A selection from a selected collection that is assigned to a time block may run over an end time for the block if the selection does not happen to end precisely at the end of the time block. Generally a two-minute rule is used. Selections are inserted until one of the selections ends within +/−2 minutes of a time block end period.
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In use, the user highlights one of the collections and presses a command button 360 to add the collection component to the collection. The user highlights a collection component and clicks a command box 362 to remove the collection component from the collection. The user enters a desired percentage for each collection component in the interactive box 354. A frame 364 allows a user to select from existing categories that the user has access to or categories from the master library using check boxes 366 and 370. A drop-down list box 372 allows a user to select from existing collections. A command button 374 allows a new collection name to be added to the drop down list 372. Command buttons 376 and 378 allow a user to approve or cancel changes, respectively.
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An interactive box 487 contains selections chosen from the list in the interactive box 486. The user selects one or more selections in the interactive box 486 and clicks command button 488 to add selections to the new collection. The user selects one or more selections in the interactive box 487 and clicks command button 489 to remove the selections from the collection. A frame 490 contains check boxes 491-1, 491-2 and 491-3 that are used to choose all selections on the system or those currently available to the user. Command buttons 493 assist the user in finding selections within the list provided in the interactive box. Command buttons 494 allow the user to select, clear, select all or clear all. Command buttons 495 allow the changes to be cancelled or approved. Command button 496 allows a new collection to be added to a drop-down list box 497. The drop-down list box 497 allows the user to select other user-defined collections for modifications.
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A user selects a particular selection using the slider bar 614 if needed and clicking on a particular selection. The title of the selection appears in a text box 628. A thumbnail view 630 appears if the selection includes video. Command buttons 624 allow the user to play, stop, repeat and pause a particular selection in a conventional manner. When used, the audition interface 610 does not impact the continuous play program that is operating at the selected locations, subgroup or group. The web server 14 preferably delivers the particular selection to be auditioned using streaming audio, streaming video, or other suitable techniques.
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As can be appreciated by the foregoing, the continuous play background media system according to the invention allows continuous play programs to be managed remotely from the playback control devices if desired. The continuous play background media system also allows multiple locations to be controlled using the same continuous play program. Furthermore, the collections of music, announcement and video can be tailored almost infinitely to create any kind of environment desired.
Those skilled in the art can now appreciate from the foregoing description that the broad teachings of the present invention can be implemented in a variety of forms. Therefore, while this invention has been described in connection with particular examples thereof, the true scope of the invention should not be so limited since other modifications will become apparent to the skilled practitioner upon a study of the drawings, specification, and following claims.
Krikorian, Thomas M., Mccluskey, Simon J.
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